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    Navigating Childcare Options for Working Moms

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser August 6, 2020

    I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own.  Choosing to leave your children with a childcare provider is always tough. Whether it’s for a few hours so that you and your partner can enjoy some much-needed time alone, or to work on your blog full-time , or so your child can spend more time…

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    Fitting Into a New Home and Keeping Your Bills Low

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser August 6, 2020

    I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own.  Budgeting is difficult under normal everyday circumstances, but when you are trying to move into a new home it can seem downright impossible! If you’ve ever had to manage incoming and outgoing for your family, then you’ll know that even something sneaky such…

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    Budget-Friendly Kids Party Ideas For Your Little One

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser August 6, 2020

    I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own.  There are so many things to consider when it comes to your little one’s birthday! This is where a bit of preparation and planning can help you and your budget out, and you’ll be able to take the time to celebrate with your kids,…

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    Family Travel | Southern US

    10 Things You Need to Know About Great Smoky Mountains Camping

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser April 8, 2024

    After much planning, we finally got to do some Great Smoky Mountains camping last month! In this post, I’m sharing everything you need to know about camping in America’s most visited national park to help you plan a visit of your own. Great Smoky Mountains camping is a great way to relax and unwind in…

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    Join My 2018 Debt Payoff Challenge!

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser June 4, 2024

    One of my goals for this year was to pay down some lingering credit card debt incurred by a house remodel and dental work. Well, I have been failing at this goal (for some legitimate reasons, I admit) but now I am ready to buckle down and get serious about paying down this debt! I…

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    Six of the Best US Cities for Family Travel

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser June 6, 2024

    I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own.  If you have kids then you likely know how tricky it can be to try to plan a vacation that suits every member of the family. But luckily, there are plenty of places that you can visit as a family right here in…

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  • Budget Luxury: 7 Tips For Self-Respecting Foodies
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    Budget Luxury: 7 Tips For Self-Respecting Foodies

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser August 6, 2020

    I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own. If you are a food lover like me, meal times are the highlights of your day. Although food is life, it’s also expensive. The best joints and the tastiest treats cost tens, and sometimes hundreds of bucks. For a person with a family…

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    Affordable Things To Do In New York City

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser August 6, 2020

    I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own.  New York is a city with so much to offer. When I think about NYC, I think about the huge billboards and the endless amount of designer shops. But, what if you don’t have a huge budget for your trip? Well, there are…

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    Disney Magical Express: Everything You Need To Know + Tips!

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser February 7, 2020

    One of my favorite perks of staying at a Disney World hotel is the free ride to and from the airport on the Disney Magical Express. In this post, I’ll share everything you need to know about using the Disney Magical Express from someone who has used it over twenty times – that’s me! What…

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    DIY Cupcake Stand

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser January 10, 2024

    How to make a simple DIY cupcake stand for just a few dollars with supplies from Dollar Tree! Here’s a simple how-to for making a DIY cupcake stand. For only $2.00 and some hot glue you’ll have a DIY cupcake stand that’s sure to impress! This project came about because I was gearing up for…

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